Julius Cunningham
Fredericksburg
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record at Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen, excelling in efficient multitasking and safe food handling. Recognized for enhancing kitchen productivity and fostering teamwork, I consistently deliver high-quality results while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Committed to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
- Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
- Prepared various types of cuisine, showcasing versatility and adaptability in the kitchen environment.
Team Lead
Barner Moving & Junk Removal
04.2022 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Lead Carpenter
Fever Up Productions
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
- Provided exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with clients regarding their pool care needs and expectations.
- Improved pool water quality by conducting regular chemical testing and adjusting treatment levels accordingly.
- Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.
- Ensured client retention with consistent delivery of high-quality pool maintenance services.
- Assembled and disassembled filters for pool openings, closings and repairs.
- Vacuumed pool using to remove dirt, debris and contaminants at bottom of pool.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving any pool-related issues or concerns.
- Assisted new team members in learning proper techniques for various maintenance tasks, contributing to their professional development.
- Demonstrated courtesy, respect and professionalism to promote company values and customer care.
- Increased operational efficiency by maintaining an organized inventory of chemicals, tools, and equipment needed for various tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe and appropriately stocked company vehicle.
- Exercised strong knowledge of swimming pool motors, pumps and filtration systems to service and monitor pool and equipment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when completing repairs or installations, ensuring long-lasting results for clients.
- Accommodated diverse client requests by providing customized solutions tailored to their individual needs.
- Increased customer referrals due to consistently delivering outstanding service that exceeded client expectations.
- Educated customers in proper pool operation and maintenance.
- Completed timely repair projects to minimize downtime for clients'' pools and spas.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues on shared projects or tasks.
Pool Technician
Leisure Kings Pools & Spas
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
- Provided exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with clients regarding their pool care needs and expectations.
- Improved pool water quality by conducting regular chemical testing and adjusting treatment levels accordingly.
- Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.
- Ensured client retention with consistent delivery of high-quality pool maintenance services.
- Assembled and disassembled filters for pool openings, closings and repairs.
- Vacuumed pool using to remove dirt, debris and contaminants at bottom of pool.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving any pool-related issues or concerns.
- Assisted new team members in learning proper techniques for various maintenance tasks, contributing to their professional development.
- Demonstrated courtesy, respect and professionalism to promote company values and customer care.
- Increased operational efficiency by maintaining an organized inventory of chemicals, tools, and equipment needed for various tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe and appropriately stocked company vehicle.
- Exercised strong knowledge of swimming pool motors, pumps and filtration systems to service and monitor pool and equipment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when completing repairs or installations, ensuring long-lasting results for clients.
- Accommodated diverse client requests by providing customized solutions tailored to their individual needs.
- Increased customer referrals due to consistently delivering outstanding service that exceeded client expectations.
- Educated customers in proper pool operation and maintenance.
- Completed timely repair projects to minimize downtime for clients'' pools and spas.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues on shared projects or tasks.
Education
Computer And Information Sciences
Germanna Community College
Spotsylvania, VASkills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Following instructions
- Efficient multitasking
Timeline
Prep Cook
Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Kitchen
01.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Barner Moving & Junk Removal
04.2022 - Current
Lead Carpenter
Fever Up Productions
09.2021 - 12.2021
Pool Technician
Leisure Kings Pools & Spas
08.2020 - 12.2023
Computer And Information Sciences
Germanna Community College
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